Cat boarding vs Cat sitting
What’s right for your furry family? If you’re like many pet parents, you may worry about leaving your furbaby in boarding while you’re away.
Create your free accountOne of the biggest travel anxieties: Finding loving care for your cat
As a pet parent, finding the right care for your pet is one of the biggest travel stresses. What’s best for your pet? What kind of costs can you cover? Who will give them the care and attention they need?Â
Favors from neighbors or family and friends can be a big ask if you’re away for more than a night.
That leaves you with one of two options: cat boarding or cat sitting.
Cat Sitting vs Cat Boarding
Sitting
Pets stay cozy at home
Your pets get round-the-clock, 1-1 care
Sitters keep up your pet's regular routine — as if you never left
Unlimited pet care with one annual fee — 77% less* than the avg. cost of 1 week's pets boarding
Vet-approved pet care
Boarding
Unfamiliar and stressful surroundings
One-size-fits-all — not personalized to your pet
Pets can become lonely and depressed
Your pet’s regular routine gets shaken up
Can get pricey — especially for overnight or long-term trips
Your pets may pick up fleas or other viral illnesses
Vets say one type of care is best for pets
Away from their home turf and out of their routine — many pets can feel anxious when boarding. That’s why vets agree that pets are often happiest at home.
In the words of Pete the Vet, the official veterinary columnist over at the Daily Telegraph:Â
"Most dogs and cats, if they had a choice, would probably prefer to remain in their own homes."
" After using TrustedHousesitters, I will never go back to dog boarding. Not only was our house and beloved pet looked after, someone else gets a place to stay. Both times our home was left in great condition (even better than we left it) and our dog was well looked after."
Keep pets where they’re happiest with TrustedHousesitters
Basic Pet Parent
Unlimited home and pet care from verified and reviewed sitters
From USD $149 / year
Standard Pet Parent
Unlimited home and pet care from verified and reviewed sitters
Home & Contents Plan
Money Back Promise
Free video calls with vets, anytime you need
Dedicated member support
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From USD $229 / year
Premium Pet Parent
Want the best of both worlds? A Combined membership lets you do both.
Unlimited home and pet care from verified and reviewed sitters
Home & Contents Plan
Money Back Promise
Free video calls with vets, anytime you need
Dedicated member support
Boost your listing in search results
See who saves your listing
2 global airport lounge passes
Sit cancellation insurance
Premium badge on your listing
From USD $299 / year